Father will spend time in jail for dog attack

6:03 PM,
Feb. 21, 2013

Joel Kennedy Sr.

Written by

Samantha Strong
The Reporter Media

The father of an 18-year-old man attacked by a dog will spend some time in jail for his role in the incident.

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court Judge Peter Grimm sentenced Joel Kennedy Sr., 43, of New Berlin, to six months in jail with work release privileges, plus three years probation on one count of false imprisonment. He is expected to serve his time in Waukesha County where he lives and works.

Kennedy was also found guilty of failing to help a victim/report a crime, substantial battery and first-degree reckless injury at a jury trial in December. ...